People in the streets of New Orleans

New Orleans

Destination

Perennially on traveller’s US bucket-list cities thanks to its uniquely delectable food, impressive party scene and one-of–a-kind vibe, New Orleans is a place that you have to visit at least once. Whether you are in town for the world-renowned Mardi Gras or are just there for the unmissable live music, New Orleans is an experience like no other.

From the amazing architecture and fabulous food to the friendly locals and its unique heritage, New Orleans DELIVERS in every aspect and The Big Easy is ready for you to visit. If you love live music, you can’t help but be enchanted by the performances that can be held in the French Quarter and beyond.

Of course, New Orleans’ reputation as a party town can’t be denied, but there is a more chilled out alternative if you so desire. If you want to NOLA like a local, there’s plenty of things to see and do which don’t involve raucous revelry in Bourbon Street.

There are certain rites of passage if you want to do it right in the Big Easy, from red bean Mondays and riding the street cars to cruising on a steamboat and the obligatory cemetery tour. As the good folk of New Orleans say ‘Laissez les bons temps rouler’ – and we say…. Always in New Orleans.

Tour tram on a sunset street of New Orleans

Top 5 things to do in New Orleans

See & Do

When it comes to the best things to do in New Orleans, the list is both endless and legendary in equal measure. Whether you are going for Mardi Gras in New Orleans or are just looking to explore the city outside of carnival season, you will be spoilt for choice for visiting some top-notch attractions, tasting some of the best food in the Deep South as well as taking advantage of the fantastic nightlife that NOLO offers.

Lady celebrating Mardi Gras in green feathers

Mardi Gras in New Orleans

See & Do

Varied, vibrant and not to be missed, welcome to the exciting landscape that makes up the exciting landscape that is Rotterdam nightlife. From gin bars and microbreweries to laid back evenings over dinner or dancing until the sun comes up at one of the city’s best nightclubs. However you want to end your days out in Rotterdam, there’s an evening with your name on it.

Skyline of Rotterdam, Netherlands.

Rotterdam

Destination

It has been likened to a ‘Dutch Brooklyn’, thanks to its plethora of striking architecture, cool concept shops and thriving underground club culture. Rotterdam to those in the know (and if you are reading this, consider this to be YOU!) has undergone quite the revelatory transformation in recent years. From an uninspiring port town to a dazzling design destination – an indomitable treasure trove of modern architecture, quirky eateries and thought-provoking art galleries.

It’s time to look beyond Amsterdam and consider an alternative in the shape of Rotterdam. It is a city that wears many hats – it’s a thriving port city, with an on-trend nightlife, a sophisticated shopping destination with anart and design scene to rival the coolest of cultural hotspots.

Above all, when you think of design in Europe, surely Rotterdam springs to mind? It’s worth a visit for the architecture alone. It pushes boundaries, showcases innovation and continuously inspires. Rotterdam’s skyline is always changing. There are many things to do as you navigate your way around Rotterdam’s skyscrapers. You can go on a shopping spree, enjoy some of the city’s excellent food, and visit a range of exciting museums and attractions in and around the city centre. So let’s get started!

one of the best clubs in rotterdam

After dark: A guide to Rotterdam nightlife

See & Do

Varied, vibrant and not to be missed, welcome to the exciting landscape that makes up the exciting landscape that is Rotterdam nightlife. From gin bars and microbreweries to laid back evenings over dinner or dancing until the sun comes up at one of the city’s best nightclubs. However you want to end your days out in Rotterdam, there’s an evening with your name on it.